Moose Spotted In North Haven

NORTH HAVEN — A moose was sighted near Route 22, not far from I-91, on Wednesday, and the state issued a warning to motorists in the area.

The moose was last seen in the area of Old Clintonville Road trying to cross Route 22, according to Dwayne Gardner, a spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Gardner said moose are a particular hazard to motorists because of their large size, which makes them more likely to collapse through the windshield of a vehicle when struck. Moose also are difficult to spot at night because of their dark color, Gardner said.

A collision between a moose and a vehicle should be reported to local or state police or DEEP Environmental Conservation Police at 860-424-3333, Gardner said.

Connecticut has a population of about 100 to 150 moose, mostly in the northeastern and northwestern areas, DEEP officials said.